Wedding stationery can be an expensive part of your wedding but there are ways to save money if you look around and are aware of a few insider tips!

If you are looking at generic printed stationery then the best advise is to have your stationery printed by thermograph or laser instead of engraved. This will still look nice but cost significantly less.

If you are looking for a more personal handmade invitation and wedding stationery range then there are a few things to think about that will save you considerable amounts of money.

A way for your guest to R.S.V.P to your wedding invitation is essential but you don’t necessarily need to send out costly R.S.V.P cards. You could just as easily add your telephone or email address into the wording of your invites saving the cost of ordering R.S.V.P and envelopes. It will also save on postage costs of sending your wedding invitations as they will weigh less.

Most companies of handmade wedding stationery will make their designs in a variety of sizes and styles in order to cater to all budgets. You could choose a more expensive wedding invitation for your day invites and then a postcard style invite for your evening invitations. This should give you a substantial saving and most companies will co-ordinate their postcard invites to keep in with your chosen theme.

Have smaller invitations. The smaller the invitation (this 3×5 or 4×6) will reduce paper costs and thus the cost of the invitations.

Most wedding stationery companies will offer there range as a DIY kit which again should offer you a good discount when ordering your stationery. Maybe have your main wedding invitations made professionally but make the other items of stationery yourself such as name cards and Order of Service booklets.

Most importantly make sure that you shop around for online discounts many wedding stationery companies will run discounts when in low season. High season is from January to May with low season being from May to August. December is usually the quietest month of the year so good discounts can be found if you order your wedding stationery before the New Year rush.

Most couples nowadays look forward to having a wedding day that is unique in everyway from the reception venue to the bridal gown. Whatever kind of wedding reception you may choose to host, whether it is barefoot on the beach, a picnic in the park or a more stylish affair in a grand ballroom, you should be as creative with your wedding invitations as you are with the rest of your wedding preparations. Designing your wedding invitations to reflect the ceremony itself is a novel and unique way to set the tone of the reception.

Different Strokes for Different Folks

These days you are apt to see wedding ceremonies as varied as the bridal couples themselves. They run the gamut from ultra traditional church weddings to absolutely modern contemporary receptions and from ultra formal affairs held in state-of the art ballrooms to casual weddings hosted in a shack by the beach.

Here are some factors to take into consideration when designing your wedding invitation to match the tone of your wedding:

The reception venue - If you are planning on hosting a very formal wedding reception, you may want to choose a formally-worded gold or ivory invitation with a subtle design and a matching envelope. A wedding reception that is being hosted in a wide open field full of wildflowers would warrant a more casual and flowery invitation; the tone should stay casual throughout, even in the wording of the invite. A classy white embossed invitation is perfect for a traditional all-white wedding.

The color scheme of the wedding - Most bridal couples go through great lengths to ensure that everything, from the bridesmaids dresses to the flowers and all other decorations for the wedding are in sync with the color scheme of the wedding. Why not go the extra mile and let the wedding invitation reflect the wedding color scheme?

Gold engraved invitations with a decorative burgundy edging and burgundy wordings would perfectly complement a classy evening wedding set in a backdrop of cream and gold. The only thing burgundy could be the bridesmaids gowns and the wedding bouquet.

Cheerful pastel invitations would be more indicative of an informal spring wedding whereas red and white invitations are the perfect lead-in to a Valentines Day wedding.

The Importance of Setting the Tone with your Wedding Invitation

While most family and friends would be aware of the impending marriage, not everyone knows what kind of reception you are planning on hosting. Your wedding invite is in effect the first point of contact between you and your guests. A wedding invitation designed to reflect the reception is like giving your guests a hint of what they can expect at your reception. This sneak-peek is sure to whet the curiosity of your guests and do much to ensure the success of your wedding day.

Are you worried you may upstage the bride? It is always a good idea to put the bride first and under no circumstances should you try to make a bigger impression.  Theres nothing stopping you from wearing a georgous dress but just don’t flaunt it.